For how many of you is chess a passion? How many of you play chess every now and then? How many of you are eager to learn to play chess? Well, Kolkata can help you with it.  There are arrangements in the city that would take you to your passion. The flyover in Gariahat shelters such a club.

The Gariahat Chess Club began its chess hangouts informally in 1985 with some shopkeepers, residents, and passer-by. In 2006, the chess nerds made it a registered open for chess lovers. Presently, the place has thirteen tables, each bearing laminated chess boards, and stools lay around the tables. From hawkers to government officers, you will see people associating with their passion and sharing the experience among the people who share similar interests and outlooks. It further allocates chess coaching to the youngsters.

We all know that the Gariahat crossing is one of the most crowded and the busiest place in Kolkata, with myriads of vehicles and people all around. Thus, the chess club brings out their passion under a noisy outdoor atmosphere which perhaps is an intensive test of concentration. Also called the chess square of Kolkata, this place is popular for its showcase of talent on a brain stormy premise which continues till 11 pm at night.

Even as a spectator, you shall extract the memorable moments of your life watching people play their heart out, with the risk of a flyover collapsing upon their head…